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The Library

4.5 of 5
14/1 Moo 2, Bophut, Koh Samui 84320, Thailand
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The Library
Ranked #16 of 48 hotels in Bophut
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Shanghai
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7 reviews 7 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013 via mobile

We stayed here in early May, 2013. Pluses: - best location at Chaweng! - AMAZING DESIGN!!! Only 2 hotels in Samui with such ambience! Just top top!! - you can not stop enjoying to stay here 24/7. Minuses: - pricy; - complicated usage of rooms (light, electricity) - a little noisy cause of planes early morning; - service could be... More

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Luxembourg
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8 reviews 8 reviews
8 hotel reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

Coming to the library for the 6 time, I again can only recommand a stay at this hipe, design an zen location. The new Bookmark Room is absolutely great with red floor, newest electronic gadgets, cosy 4 meter bed :-) and lots of other surprises. A real Wowwww which can easily compeat with the W -Hotel wowww slogan Also the... More

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Hong Kong
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9 hotel reviews
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

We really enjoyed The Library. Lovely rooms. Lovely Space. Lovely vibe. Rooms are very modern with a nice outdoor area. Lots of quirky bits of art everywhere and the restaurant, The Page, is really good as well. If you're lusting after some beefburgers after all that Tom Yam and Lab Gai then this is the place. Didn't use the pool... More

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Bangkok, Thailand
2 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

Been here in Library Hotel in Dec 2012... Great experience,lovely staff and super relax atmosphere. Is incredible how, in the middle of Chaweng Beach you can fell so far from all the daily stress . Nice escape from a busy Bangkok, the price is not affordable for every one ... but like my friend like to say ...Not Every one... More

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Wellington, New Zealand
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26 hotel reviews
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

Nearly didn't stay here, the pics made the place look a little sterile, I didn't like the look of the pool & bean bags...surely they're uncomfortable! Hell no, this is the best place I've stayed at in Thailand. Lovely white sand beach with clear water, very safe for swimming. Pool is lovely. Bean bags are extremely comfortable. Rooms fantastic &... More

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Peterborough, United Kingdom
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013

We decided to have a drink in the Library bar, fantastic place, excellent cocktails however we did not envisage a service charge or VAT added on to our drinks, the other bars along the main Cheweng street do not do this. If we had had a meal I could understand this but drink prices should include this so you are... More

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Taipei, Taiwan
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013

I really enjoyed this place and I have also stayed at The W Retreat in Koh Samui. Between the Library and The W, which is about three times the price of The Library, I would take The Library. Even if it's the same price, I would still rather have The Library. The sand on the beach is better and finer... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2013

So it's a design hotel that's for sure. The red pool is really red, the rooms are so minimalist my friend traveling with me said they were like a cell she just had to escape from! The beach set ups are great, the beanbags, and bar staff. What I hated was it's impossible to get a lie in. First, the... More

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London, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2013

They basically think to be the best hotel in the world. Which they are NOT by the way. I was trying to understand what was included on a proposed 1100 THB fare for the sunbed. Hey, it's basically 8 times than average of other top class resort, so OF COURSE I want to know what is included. they said 3... More

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Marbella, Spain
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2013

The Library is one of the hotel were we keep going back to over and over. Myself and my boyfriend have been there six times so far and we love it. Thailand is one of the places where we feel almost home and The Library makes no exception. It is a Boutique Hotel. It is located in busy Chawing, where... More

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Additional Information about The Library

Also Known As:
The Library Hotel Bophut
The Library Hotel
Library Koh Samui
Library Hotel Koh Samui
The Library Koh Samui/Bophut
Address: 14/1 Moo 2, Bophut, Koh Samui 84320, Thailand
Region: Thailand > Surat Thani Province > Koh Samui > Bophut
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Business Centre Fitness Centre Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#12 Luxury Hotels in Bophut
#13 On the Beach Hotels in Bophut
#16 Romantic Hotels in Bophut
#19 Family Hotels in Bophut
Price range (per night): RM917 - 1,345
Hotel Class:4.5 star (4.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Library is a stunning conceptual hotel built in a semi-minimalist architectural design, located at the heart of Chaweng Beach. Shaped by the hands of an island local who was inspired by books and a simple lifestyle philosophy, the property has now become an international icon of style and was recently recognized by Tripadvisor as the number one trendiest hotel in Thailand (2012).The Library offers its guests a total of 26 unique accommodations in the form of Exotic Suites located on the ground floor, Smart Studios on the upper levels, and a new ultra-luxurious unit called the Bookmark which is set to launch by October 2012. Interspersed with age-old trees and various works of art, The Library and its surroundings boast a balance of nature and culture. Interiors bathed in a minimalist palette are completed with modern facilities such as 42-inch plasma screen televisions, iPod touch, and iMAC computers with high-speed Internet connection. True to the belief that a perfect holiday equals an opportunity to enjoy one good novel, guests are invited to browse through the well-curated collection of books at The Lib, which gives The Library its distinctive name. An award-winning restaurant called The Page is also open for all-day dining, and the new Drink Gallery whips up an artistic blend of good food, warm vibes and the island’s most fantastic drinks. ... more   less 
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